Popular Airport | Faaa Intl. Airport |
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Approximate Flight Duration | 18 hour 30 min |
Approximate Travel Distance | 14892 Km |
You can take a bus from Thiruvananthapuram city center to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, which is operated by the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC). The bus is the cheapest method of transportation, and it takes around 30-40 minutes to get to the airport. But note that it is not that convenient when you are traveling with several pieces of baggage. You can find public buses going to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in various parts of the city and the fares start from INR 20, differing between the stops.
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport takes around 15-20 minutes from Thiruvananthapuram city center by taxi. A taxi is the quickest and most comfortable method of transportation, especially when you are traveling with baggage. There are various taxi companies in Thiruvananthapuram city center, and you can even ask related personnel in the hotel you are staying at to get you one. Pricing may vary but generally starts from INR 500-600.
Rental car companies are numerous in Thiruvananthapuram city center, especially compared to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. You can ask for the best deals and choose between various cars to get around the city, as well as go to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. Generally, an average car costs around INR 2000-3000 per day, but do not forget to ask if you can drop off the car at the airport’s parking lot.
One of the most comfortable and luxurious ways of transportation from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport to Thiruvananthapuram city center is hotel shuttles, especially if you travel in larger groups and have several pieces of baggage. While booking you can ask if they provide such a service and if they charge for it.
From Faaa Airport, which is located near Papeete, one of the most developed and crowded cities of French Polynesia, it is possible to travel to cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, Sydney, Tokyo and Santiago. The terminal of Faaa Airport is not very large, but it is sufficient in terms of means of transportation, eating, drinking and shopping places.
Depending on your arrival time to the airport, you can choose one of the means of transportation such as the buses, comfortable private shuttles or taxis which provide a very fast transportation to the city center.
It is always possible to find a taxi in front of the terminal of Faaa Airport. By using these taxis, you can travel to Papeete city center or other settlements on the island. Taxis are great transportation alternatives visitors who land at Faaa Airport and don’t have much information about the region.
The amount you need to pay may change depending on the number of your luggage and travel time. For this reason, you should obtain information about the fare you need to pay for travelling to the city center before getting on any taxi. The fares can be a little higher after 06:00 pm. Therefore, if you will get on the taxi at late hours, you should be prepared to pay a higher amount.
The cost of travelling to the center from Faaa Airport by taxi is around 25 dollars during daytime. This amount may be slightly higher when there are more than one passenger and much luggage. Do not forget that finding a taxi in the evening hours can be more difficult compared to the other hours of the day. If there is no taxi in front of the terminal when you arrive at Faaa Airport, you can ask for advice from the information desk and after waiting for a while you can get to the center by getting on a taxi.
After you have landed at Faaa Airport, you can consider using the private shuttles in order to travel to Papeete, located in the center of the island, or other destinations. The shuttles are generally shared with other passengers and for this reason you can wait for a while before the vehicle departs. If you don’t have much time, you can prefer getting on a taxi. The amount you need pay for these shuttles is similar to taxis. As the number of passengers increases, the fare decreases. If you travel with 4 or more passengers, you can travel to the center in a more affordable way.
The means of transportation known as 'Le Truck' can be used to travel from Faaa Airport to the center of Papeete for affordable prices. These buses are not as comfortable as taxis that provide direct and comfortable transportation. However, you can also prefer these buses, which are also commonly used by those living in Papeete, for a cheaper travel.
Passengers wanting to rent a car at Faaa International Airport can choose one of the car rental companies such as Daniel Rent A Car, Hertz, Tahiti Rent A Car, Avis and Robert Rent A Car.